From Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council is set to get a befitting Media Resource Centre, e-library and peace garden to enhance journalist productivity. The Media Resource Center is to be funded by His Eminence, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the e-library by Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu […]
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The new Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), Ademola Akinlabi, has promised to ensure the enhancement of skills of members during his tenure. In an interview with mediacareerng.org after his election, Akinlabi said he will sustain and improve on efforts regarding professional development. “Success belongs to everybody because we
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The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned recent attacks on Nigerian journalists in South-South region of Nigeria late last year and clamp down on media houses in Gambia. Report by IPC on monitoring on the safety of journalists reveals that not less than three journalists have been arrested in Nigeria and two private radio stations
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World Press Photo Foundation has called for applications from documentary photographers in The World Press Photo Masterclass West Africa. The Masterclass West Africa which will take place in Accra, Ghana, will last from 8th -12th March 2017, and would also support the most promising young visual journalists in their professional development. The deadline to submit
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Kingdom Africa TV, DSTV channel 345 is recruiting. Applications are invited for the following positions in our Ibadan, Nigeria offices. 1. Video Editor 2. Cinematographers 3. Sound Engineer 4. Presenters / Actors Positions are full time and you will be working in our Ibadan, Nigeria office. To apply you need to come for an audition
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Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) said on Thursday that 156 media workers were killed in 2016 in 33 countries. According to the PEC, the figure is the highest in 10 years and an increase of 15 per cent compared to 2015. The figure included the nine Russian journalists killed in a plane crash in the
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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Nine African Writers who have published book-length fiction have been named on the longlist for the 2016 Eitisalat Prize for Literature. The listed books include; Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by Julie Iromuanya (Coffee House Press, USA), The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo (PanMacmillan, South Africa), Piggy Boy’s Blues by Nakhane Toure (Blackbird Books
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Twenty-nine journalists have bagged life cover insurance worth N14.5million under the support of the National Association of Insurance and Pension Correspondents, NAIPCO, to boost their welfare. The cover which was provided by FBNInsurance Limited is said to be one of NAIPCO’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability drive. Managing Director of FBNInsurance Limited, Val Ojumah,
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By Ajibola Amzat Barely two hours in the New Year, has Vanguard newspaper tweeted: “President Buhari’s new year message to Nigerians.” And just about the same time, The Punch followed suit: “Buhari Receives Boko Haram flag from Army.” The tweets by the two Nigerian newspapers illustrate the struggle for stronger presence on social media by
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Abiodun Williams, a photo journalist with The Nation recently bagged the Photojournalist of the Year award at the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). In this interview with Rhoda Olorunfemi, Williams who has worked in various media houses for about 30 years speaks on his experiences on the job and other issues. What was your
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